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- Birth nameErling Gunnar Fischer
- Gunnar Fischer was born on November 18, 1910 in Ljungby, Sweden. He was a cinematographer and director, known for Wild Strawberries (1957), The Seventh Seal (1957) and Smiles of a Summer Night (1955). He was married to Gull Söderblom. He died on June 11, 2011 in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden.
- SpouseGull Söderblom(1938 - May 2005) (her death, 2 children)
- Father of cinematographers Jens Fischer and Peter Fischer. Gunnar often worked with Ingmar Bergman and Jens has also found a co-worker in english-swedish director Colin Nutley.
- His wife, Gull Soderblom, was the younger sister of Åke Söderblom, a well-known Swedish actor.
- Received an honorary Guldbagge (Swedish version of honorary Oscar) in 2002 for his pioneer work in film photography.
- Joined the Swedish navy as a chef.
- Widely recognized for his striking imagery and cold lighting, Fischer was the "first cinematographer to capture with unparalleled beauty the cruelty, sensuality and selfishness that often collided in the same scene among Bergman's anguished characters.".
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